United States Department of the Interior
BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT
California State Office
2800 Cottage Way, Suite W1623
Sacramento, CA 95825
www.blm.gov/ca
April 2, 2014
In Reply Refer To:
1112 (CA-940) P
EMS TRANSMISSION: 4/2/14
Instruction Memorandum No. CA-2014-013
Expires: 9/30/15
To:
All California Managers and Supervisors
From:
State Director
Subject:
CY 2014 Policy on Safety and Occupational Health for Bureau of Land
Management, and California State Safety and Occupational Health Action Plan
Program Area: Safety and Occupational Health
Purpose: This Instruction Memorandum transmits the California CY 2014 Safety and
Occupational Health Action Plan which was developed to strengthen and improve our overall
State Safety and Occupational Health Program.
Policy: This Instruction Memorandum updates and reissues the policy on Safety and
Occupational Health for the Bureau of Land Management, California (BLM CA) and transmits
the attached California State Safety and Occupational Health Action Plan, Best Management
Practices and Safety Training Matrix.
BLM CA’s policy is to provide safe and healthy working conditions, prevent employee injuries,
work-related illnesses, prevent visitor injuries and protect Bureau owned or leased property from
damage.
All managers and supervisors are responsible and accountable for implementing and managing a
vigorous safety and health program and incorporating safety conscious work practices for all
programs under their jurisdiction. Management will maintain a safe and healthful environment
and promptly evaluate and take actions to correct hazards reported by employees or identified
through an inspection or accident investigation. In addition, the California Strategic Framework
includes an emphasis on specific aspects of our Safety Program.
Supervisors at all levels are responsible for providing a safe work environment and employee
training in order to minimize accidents in the workplace. They are responsible for ensuring that
employees under their supervision observe appropriate safety and occupational health rules and
regulations.
All employees, volunteers, and contractors will comply with established standards and promptly
report all hazards to their Supervisor, District Safety Officer, Fire Safety Officer, Collateral Duty
Safety Officer, or a Field Office safety committee member for correction.
I expect each of you and your staffs to incorporate safety into your workforce and budget
planning processes to ensure that appropriate funding, personnel and other means are allocated to
effectively administer the Safety and Occupational Health Program. We all have a responsibility
to prevent accidents, to identify and correct hazards, to provide a healthy work environment and
to provide and use appropriate safety engineering practices, administrative controls and/or
Personal Protective Equipment/Clothing. In addition, I expect each of you to establish an
environment which values safety as a priority in the decision making process.
The development and maintenance of a shared sense of safety awareness is a responsibility
across all levels and activities of BLM CA. Being aware of and not addressing unsafe conditions
or practices gives the impression that we condone those situations, and contributes to the overall
weakening of our organization. A threat to the safety and well-being of any employee, volunteer,
contractor, or visitor is cause for concern throughout BLM CA and an opportunity for us all to
practice mutual accountability.
The Bureau of Land Management, California Safety Officers who can assist you in
implementing a strong program are:
Contact
Daryl Avery
California State Office
Location
CASO - Sacramento
Phone Number
916-978-4521
Contact
Dave McKirahan
Casey Hague
Josh Huffman
Tim Bradley
Shawn Thornton
Northern California District
Location
Alturas F.O.
Arcata F.O.
Eagle Lake F.O.
Redding F.O.
Surprise F.O.
Phone Number
530-233-7916
707-825-2339
530-252-5318
530-224-2124
530-279-2702
Contact
Ruben Leal
Steve Watkins
Nick Bianchini
Dave Slibsager
John Rapphahn
Erin Simmons
Central California District
Location
CenCal
Bakersfield F.O.
Bishop F.O.
Hollister F.O.
Mother Lode F.O.
Ukiah F.O.
Phone Number
916-978-4305
661-391-6074
760 647-6005
831-630-5040
916-941-3129
707-468-4021
Contact
Robert Haggerty
William Quillman
Gil Fritzsche
Mike Trost
Kevin Doran
Randy Masner
California Desert District
Location
CDD
Barstow F.O.
El Centro F.O.
Needles F.O.
Palm Springs
Ridgecrest
Phone Number
951-697-5210
760-252-6020
760-337-4433
760-326-7099
760-833-7137
760-384-5445
Policy/Action: Each District/Field Office should develop its own Safety Action Plan listing
specific items that will make their District/Field Office Safety Program more successful.
District/field offices are to incorporate into their plans the applicable action items listed in the
State Safety and Health Action Plan (Attachment 1). A copy of the District/Field Office Safety
and Health Action Plan should be sent to CA940 by April 11, 2014.
Timeframe: This IM is effective immediately. Action items identified on the plan should be
completed by the end of the calendar year.
Budget Impact: This policy is not expected to result in additional costs not normally associated
with managing safety in all program areas.
Background: Bureau Manual 1112 – Safety, requires an annual Safety and Health Action Plan
and interim and annual progress reports on the BLM’s implementation of this Plan to be
submitted to the Department of the Interior.
The Bureau of Land Management, California Safety and Health Action Plan addresses the six
critical elements of a successful Safety Program with the overall goal of preventing accidents and
supporting the President’s Protecting Our Workers and Ensuring Reemployment (POWER)
Initiative.
Manual/Handbook Sections Affected: None
Coordination: District Safety Officer, Field Office Collateral Duty Safety Officers and State
Advisory Safety and Health Committee
For additional information and guidance on the Safety and Occupational Health Program, please
review BLM Handbook 1112-1, Safety and Health Management and BLM Handbook 1112-2
Safety and Health for Field Operations. Questions regarding this Instruction Memorandum can
be directed to the State Safety Manager, Daryl Avery at (916) 978-4521.
Signed by:
Angie Lara
Associate State Director
Attachments – 2
1- CY 2014 California State Safety and Health Action Plan (9 pp)
2- FY 2013 Safety Accomplishments (2 pp)
Authenticated by:
Richard A. Erickson
Records Management